Name: Authentic Shorba Bil Alay Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 medium carrots, diced; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced (optional but recommended); 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth (or water); 1 cup full-fat milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Shorba Bil Alay 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A variation of Shorba with added milk, making it creamier and more indulgent, often made with lentils, vegetables, and spices.

Creamy Lentils

Made with

Lentils vegetables milk spices

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